Sedalia Mayor Urges Extreme Caution on City Streets This Morning

Sedalia Mayor Andrew Dawson issued a statement on Facebook this morning just before 7 a.m.:

I want to provide you with an update on our city’s road conditions. Due to the recent weather, a layer of ice has unfortunately covered our emergency routes and side streets, leading to poor driving conditions.
Our dedicated Street Crew is actively addressing this situation. Applying salt to the emergency snow routes, ensuring these critical paths are safe and navigable. Once this is accomplished, they will promptly move to treating the side streets.
I urge all Sedalians to exercise extreme caution if traveling is necessary. Please give our crews space to work safely and efficiently. Your safety and the accessibility of our city are our highest priorities.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during these challenging conditions.
Stay safe and warm!

After receiving freezing rain overnight, the forecast for Sedalia calls for a high of 44 Tuesday, with more showers expected overnight.

Y Highway was closed early this morning near Timber Ridge Drive (Hunter's Ridge) due to several cars that slid off in the ditch, according to a Nixel report. Below is a screenshot of a MoDOT map showing road conditions from 8:03 a.m.

And at 8:30 a.m., it was announced that the Sedalia Municipal Building was closed for the day.

The Pettis County Courthouse will open at 10 a.m. this morning, it was noted.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported 50 weather-related crashes on Monday.